Sppsvc.Exe High CPU Usage in Windows 10 FIX
238On a Windows 10 computer the process "sppsvc" causes CPU high usage. The "sppsvc" process, belongs to "Software Protection Platform" service which is responsible for the download, installation and enforcement of digital licenses for Windows and Windows applications.
Having high CPU usage on a Windows operating system is nothing new. There are numerous cases where different processes slow down your PC by consuming a lot of your resources. Sometimes, these processes can even make the PC unusable.
High usage by “sppsvc.exe” is a little different from other processes. It occurs in two cases; in a genuine windows copy and in a copy activated with third-party applications (such as KMS etc.). What need to be noted by users is that if you don’t have official windows, KMS will most likely be running in the background and conflicting with sppsvc which is the authentication mechanism present in Windows. In cases of a genuine windows copy, it is most likely a bug with third-party application and be solved by checking the system in a safe/clean boot.
In this tutorial you will find instructions to resolve the Software Protection Platform (sppsvc.exe) high CPU usage problem on Windows 10.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).